Humanities Quiz

What is the historic significance of Hammurabi's Code?

• It marked the beginning of the Greek civilization.

• It was the first code of laws ever written.

• It established the concept of monotheism.

• It introduced the use of cuneiform writing.

Which ancient Greek sculpture style reflects the highest level of ornateness and design intricacy?

• Megalith

• Corinthian

• Ionic

• Doric

What is the subject matter of The Iliad?

• The Trojan War

• The adventures of Odysseus

• The creation of the world

• The life of Alexander the Great

What is the purpose of a creation myth or cosmological myth?

• To explain the origins of the world and humanity

• To depict the adventures of a hero or heroine

• To convey the ideals of humanism and realism

• To document historical events and figures

What is the style of filmmaking associated with Alfred Hitchcock?

• Narrative

• Montage

• Documentary

• Absolute

What is the purpose of anthropomorphism in ancient cultures?

• To create realistic sculptures of the human figure

• To attribute human characteristics to forces of nature

• To convey social and cultural development

• To establish monotheistic religious beliefs

What is the title of the world's oldest epic?

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The Babylonian Creation Myth

What is the purpose of the Phalanx and Sarissa in ancient warfare?

• To make the Macedonian army superior in war

• To achieve perfect proportions in sculptures

• To convey information through windows

• To create running gags and plot twists in films

What is the characteristic of ancient Greek sculptures in terms of realism?

• They depict forces of nature as living spirits

• They focus on naturalism and imitation of nature

• They prioritize idealism over realism

• They are completely realistic in their portrayal of the human figure

What is the purpose of the Parthenon?

• To house the world's oldest epic

• To convey commentary on the situation through architecture

• To serve as a religious center for monotheistic worship

• To depict the adventures of a hero or heroine